Boston residents should brace for a bout of slick road conditions starting tonight due to freezing rain, before a shift to plain rain is expected on Monday. As forecasted by the National Weather Service and detailed by the WHDH, following a daytime with unremarkable weather featuring increasing clouds and a high near 31, the greater Boston area will be hit by freezing rain. The precipitation is set to commence around 8 or 9 p.m. and transition to rain after midnight as the temperature climbs to around 38 by the early hours of Monday morning.
Despite the anticipated icy conditions tonight, the risk is mainly placed outside of southeastern Massachusetts, where some ice accumulation is expected. As per WHDH 7Weather, "The freezing rain changes over to plain rain overnight from the south to the north," ensuring that roads ought to be mostly ice-free by the time the morning commute arrives.
Monday is forecast to be noticeably warmer, with rain and high temperatures peaking in the mid to upper 40s, accompanied by occasional breezes. Heading into Monday night, a drastic temperature drop into the 20s is expected. Such a drop will likely cause water on roads to freeze, demanding ample salting for a smooth Tuesday morning commute.
Looking ahead to Tuesday, daytime highs will scarcely reach the upper 20s, and "the wind gusting to over 30-35 mph will make it feel like the single digits and the teens all day long," warns WHDH 7Weather. Any untreated surfaces throughout Tuesday will remain slippery, laying the groundwork for a treacherous driving and walking experience.
Additional weather updates from the National Weather Service indicate a continuation of chilly conditions, with Wednesday remaining breezy and temperatures once again hovering near the lower 30s. Bostonians should also keep an eye out for the potential of snow showers arriving on New Year’s Day. The latter part of the week points to mostly sunny skies, with highs in the upper 20s and lows around the mid-teens to low 20s.
